CVE-2026-31543
crash_dump: don't log dm-crypt key bytes in read_key_from_user_keying
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crash_dump: don't log dm-crypt key bytes in read_key_from_user_keying When debug logging is enabled, read_key_from_user_keying() logs the first 8 bytes of the key payload and partially exposes the dm-crypt key. Stop logging any key bytes.
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Published Date :
April 24, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 24, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Apply the Linux kernel patch for crash_dump.
- Disable debug logging if key exposure is a concern.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Apr. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crash_dump: don't log dm-crypt key bytes in read_key_from_user_keying When debug logging is enabled, read_key_from_user_keying() logs the first 8 bytes of the key payload and partially exposes the dm-crypt key. Stop logging any key bytes. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36f46b0e36892eba08978eef7502ff3c94ddba77 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4897bd307ba8757c31a3325ba6730961be606016 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed8d91f469845d62d44c565a55d2ab1767969357